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Further Details Title: Democratic Paths and Trends Condition: New EAN: 9780857240910 ISBN: 9780857240910 Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited Format: Hardback Release Date: 07/16/2010 Description: In this text, "Research in Political Sociology", the imperative and current issues of democratic trends are presented by scholars from Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. The volume addresses worldwide changes and developments of democratization from historical and contemporary perspectives. It presents discourses on the diffusion of democracy, paths of democratic transitions, worldwide trends towards democratization, as well as discussion about democracy in retreat. Cross-cultural, comparative studies sit alongside case studies of individual countries including democratic development in the United States, post-colonial and post-Soviet democratization trends, and most recent experiences of countries that have undergone democratization growth or democracy in retreat in the first decade of this century. This volume can be used by political sociologists to strengthen and develop the unique skills and interests they bring to sociology. It is pertinent to researchers from political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, and to policy makers from across the globe working on democratic transition and democratization/re-democratization issues. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 234mm Item Length: 156mm Item Width: 23mm Item Weight: 490g Contributor: Barbara Wejnert (Edited by), Barbara Wejnert (Series edited by) Author: Barbara Wejnert Genre: Law & Politics Book Series: Research in Political Sociology Release Year: 2010 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.